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live Iran tells civilians to avoid UAE ports as conflict widens in Gulf: Middle East conflict on 14 March

A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.

'Utterly unlawful': Iran slams UN resolution criticising attacks on U.S. bases

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View from Iran

'Utterly unlawful': Iran slams UN resolution criticising attacks on U.S. bases

Iran reacted to the UN Security Council resolution condemning attacks on U.S. bases in regional countries, saying it neglected Tehran’s right to self-defence and demonstrated that the world body is being misused as an instrument to serve Washington’s interests.

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, mayor calls it deliberate attack

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School Blast

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, mayor calls it deliberate attack

An explosion lightly damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early on Saturday (14 March) in what the city’s mayor described as “a deliberate attack against the Jewish community.”

Ukrainian drones strike port and refinery in Russia; Russian air raids hit Kyiv region

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Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian drones strike port and refinery in Russia; Russian air raids hit Kyiv region

Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and a key port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight (13-14 March), local authorities said, causing injuries and damage. In separate action, Russian air attacks on Ukrainian territory killed and wounded civilians near Kyiv, officials reported.

10:28

Missile Launch

Japan, South Korea report ballistic missile launch by North Korea

North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Saturday (14 March), Japanese and South Korean officials said. The development comes amid the joint annual U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military drills and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to Washington.

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Prices soar in Turkmenistan as Iran war continues

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Middle East Conflict

Prices soar in Turkmenistan as Iran war continues

Prices are rising sharply in Turkmenistan after the war disrupted imports from neighbouring Iran, a major supplier of fruit, vegetables, construction materials and cigarettes. Retailers and consumers warn the shortages are already driving up costs.

Kazakhstan plans 44-metre rise in Northern Aral Sea with dam reconstruction

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Desertification

Kazakhstan plans 44-metre rise in Northern Aral Sea with dam reconstruction

Kazakhstan is preparing a new phase of efforts to restore the Northern Aral Sea together with the World Bank, focusing on raising water levels, improving irrigation management and strengthening regional co-operation over shared water resources.

13:54

Peace

Turkish President Erdoğan awards peace prize to UN Chief Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has accepted a peace prize awarded to him in Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented the Atatürk International Peace Prize to the UN chief in the country’s capital.

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Independence Declaration

Armenian PM calls for constitution without Independence Declaration references

The new constitution of Armenia must not contain any reference to the Declaration of Independence, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday (12 March), according to Armenian media reports.

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

The Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with the crime drama Sinners leading the race securing a record 16 nominations ahe...

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Middle East Conflict

live Iran tells civilians to avoid UAE ports as conflict widens in Gulf: Middle East conflict on 14 March

A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shippi...

Indian LPG shipments navigate Strait of Hormuz despite blockage by Iran

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Middle East Conflict

Indian LPG shipments navigate Strait of Hormuz despite blockage by Iran

Two Indian-flagged tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying 92,700 metric tons of liquefied petrole...

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Street Art

Banksy unmasked: Investigation reveals identity of renowned street artist

A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jo...

Sandstorm sweeps Gaza as dust storms hit parts of Asia and India

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Extreme Weather

Sandstorm sweeps Gaza as dust storms hit parts of Asia and India

A sandstorm swept across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, worsening conditions for displaced civilians already livin...

EU Council president visits Azerbaijan, condemns Iran strikes, reaffirms solidarity

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Costa in Baku

EU Council president visits Azerbaijan, condemns Iran strikes, reaffirms solidarity

President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, visited Azerbaijan on Wednesday. A meeting between Costa and President Ilham Aliyev was held to reaffirm the European Union’s support amid regional security concerns, particularly following recent Iranian attacks on Nakhchivan Airport.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 13 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 13rd of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

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China–Europe Railway

China–Europe Railway Express freight surges 25% in early 2026

Freight transport on the China–Europe Railway Express grew strongly in the first two months of 2026, highlighting the growing importance of rail links between Asia and Europe. The network moved about 352,000 shipping containers between January and February, a 25% increase from a year earlier.

UK sends HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean following drone strike on Cyprus base

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Middle East Conflict

UK sends HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean following drone strike on Cyprus base

Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about former U.S. Ambassador's Epstein links

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Epstein files

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about former U.S. Ambassador's Epstein links

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risks" of appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, files released on Wednesday (11 March) show.

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Business News

CIS business owners highlight UAE security amid Middle East conflict

The prevailing security situation in the region has done little to deter entrepreneurs from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) who continue to view Dubai as a premier and safe location for business.

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

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Fuel Prices

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

China has raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel after global oil prices climbed sharply. The country’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced the move after reviewing international oil market trends.

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Global markets

Global markets remain volatile as Middle East conflict drives energy surge

Global financial markets remained on edge on Friday as the escalating war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to rattle investors, fuelling volatility in stocks and sending energy prices sharply higher.

China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate high-tech industrial growth

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CHINESE ECONOMY

China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate high-tech industrial growth

China’s top leadership has unveiled a new push to turn advanced technologies into large-scale industrial priorities as part of the country’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, which will guide economic and social development from 2026 to 2030.

EU sees no immediate oil supply impact from Iran conflict

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Middle East conflict

EU sees no immediate oil supply impact from Iran conflict

The European Commission sees no immediate impact on the European Union's security of oil supply from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, it said in an email to EU governments, seen by Reuters on Monday (2 March).

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We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment: KPop Demon Hunters sequel is coming

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Cinema

We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment: KPop Demon Hunters sequel is coming

Netflix has announced a sequel to the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, with director Maggie Kang saying she is excited to show audiences what more is in store.

Florida woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna’s LA home

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Crime News

Florida woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna’s LA home

A 35-year-old woman was charged with attempted murder on Tuesday (10 March) after allegedly firing a semi-automatic rifle at the Los Angeles home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, prosecutors said.

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

The Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with the crime drama Sinners leading the race securing a record 16 nominations ahead of the ceremony set for 15 March. The event, which honours the film industry’s top achievements over the past year, will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien.

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Street Art

Banksy unmasked: Investigation reveals identity of renowned street artist

A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jones. A report indicates that Jones was previously known as Robin Gunningham, a name long associated with Banksy, before legally changing his name several years ago.

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Fighting between Israel and Iran continues as U.S. and French militaries report deaths - Friday, 13 March 2026

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Middle East conflict

Fighting between Israel and Iran continues as U.S. and French militaries report deaths - Friday, 13 March 2026

Israel and Iran continued to exchange strikes on Friday (13 March), as the U.S. and French militaries reported deaths in Iraq, and the U.N. launched a $325 million appeal to help Lebanon, where a seventh of the population have left their homes since fighting began.

Netanyahu's veiled threat to Iran's new Supreme Leader in first remarks since conflict with Tehran began

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Middle East Conflict

Netanyahu's veiled threat to Iran's new Supreme Leader in first remarks since conflict with Tehran began

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued veiled threats to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and Hezbollah on Thursday (12 March), during his first press conference since the conflict with Iran began.

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Street Art

Banksy unmasked: Investigation reveals identity of renowned street artist

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Middle East Conflict

live Iran tells civilians to avoid UAE ports as conflict widens in Gulf: Middle East conflict on 14 March

Temple Israel attack: Suspect named as Ayman Ghazali, key details so far

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Synagogue attack

Temple Israel attack: Suspect named as Ayman Ghazali, key details so far

Ayman Ghazali, a 41-year-old U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, crashed his truck into the hallway of a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday (12 March) while children attended preschool. Security personnel shot him dead during the confrontation, and authorities said no one else was seriously injured.

Health

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Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

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WHO Report

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia fell sharply in 2025 compared to the previous year but health officials have warned that the risk of fresh outbreaks remains unless vaccination gaps are urgently addressed.

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Measles outbreak

Florida university reports measles outbreak as U.S. cases climb

A Florida university has become a new hotspot in a widening U.S. measles outbreak, with health officials confirming multiple infections and hospitalisations.

Nipah virus exposes cracks in global health security

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Expert View

Nipah virus exposes cracks in global health security

The World Health Organization has added the Nipah virus to its list of the world’s top 10 priority diseases, alongside COVID-19 and the Zika virus, warning that its epidemic potential highlights the global risk posed by fast-spreading outbreaks.

Belgium investigates possible baby illnesses linked to contaminated Nestle formula

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Belgium Nestle probe

Belgium investigates possible baby illnesses linked to contaminated Nestle formula

Belgian authorities are examining suspected cases of infants falling ill after consuming recalled Nestle baby formula, amid warnings that confirmed infections may be underestimated due to limited testing requirements.

India Nipah infections prompt Southeast Asia to tighten screening

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India Nipah cases

India Nipah infections prompt Southeast Asia to tighten screening

Two Nipah infections involving health workers in India have triggered heightened screening across Southeast Asia as authorities move to prevent the high fatality virus from spreading beyond the country.

WHO regrets U.S. withdrawal and hopes Washington will return

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World Health Organization

WHO regrets U.S. withdrawal and hopes Washington will return

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it regrets the United States’ decision to withdraw from the UN health agency and hopes Washington will resume active participation in the future.

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Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

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Middle East Conflict

Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

The escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran is already hitting the Middle East travel and tourism sector hard, with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimating losses of at least $600 million per day in international visitor spending.

Kilauea lava fountain shoots 400m high, ashfall forces area closure

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Volcanic Eruption

Kilauea lava fountain shoots 400m high, ashfall forces area closure

A towering lava fountain from Kilauea shot about 400 metres into the air late on Tuesday (11 March) on Hawaii Island, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of a key highway as volcanic ash and debris fell over nearby areas.

Gulf airlines resume limited flights as missile fire raises uncertainty

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Middle East Airspace

Gulf airlines resume limited flights as missile fire raises uncertainty

Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday (6 March), though the ongoing threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines.

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Middle East conflict

Thousands stranded with closures on Asia–Europe flight routes amid Middle East conflict

Air fares between Asia and Europe have surged after major Gulf hubs, including Dubai, partially reopened following closures linked to the conflict between Israel, the U.S. and Iran. Airlines are still rerouting flights around restricted airspace, cutting economy seat supply and pushing up prices.

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Floods

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46 as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has risen to 46, authorities said, with 21 people still reported missing. The storms triggered landslides and widespread flooding, displacing thousands across Juiz de Fora and Uba.

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Climate

Trump rolls back U.S. climate regulations, ends vehicle emissions standards

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (12 February) announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks.

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Cyclone Gezani

Cyclone Gezani kills at least 31 in Madagascar as fierce winds hit key port city

Tropical Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 31 people and left four others missing after tearing through eastern Madagascar, the government said on Wednesday, with the island nation’s second-largest city bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

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Spain flood

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

Rivers and reservoirs across Spain and Portugal were on the verge of overflowing on Wednesday as a new weather front pounded the Iberian peninsula, compounding damage from last week's Storm Kristin.

Morocco evacuates more than 100,000 people after floods hit four provinces

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Morocco floods

Morocco evacuates more than 100,000 people after floods hit four provinces

Morocco has evacuated more than 100,000 people from four provinces after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several northern regions, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Board of Peace

Can the Board of Peace deliver on promises to rebuild Gaza - and reshape diplomacy?

In a special edition of Context, Orkhan Amashov reports from Washington on the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, examining plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a proposed stabilisation force, and the wider diplomatic impact of the U.S.-led initiative.

Africa in Brief: Uganda election, Nigeria pipeline and EU's high risk list

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Africa news brief

Africa in Brief: Uganda election, Nigeria pipeline and EU's high risk list

Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.

Africa in Brief: AFCON semi-final, DRC landslide and Somalia-UAE disagreement

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Africa news brief

Africa in Brief: AFCON semi-final, DRC landslide and Somalia-UAE disagreement

Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.

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